将就

Meaning:

将就 (jiāngjiù) to have to

Usage:

“将就”指对环境或事物不太满意,勉勉强强能够接受或适应。

“将就” means when someone is not satisfied with an environment or situation but is forced to accept or adapt.

Examples:

1. 政府在关系到民生问题的时候可不能将就。

    Zhèngfǔ zài guānxìdào mínshēng wèntí de shíhòu kě bùnéng jiāngjiù

    The government cannot reluctantly accept the problems with people’s livelihoods.

2. 我这里只有粗茶淡饭,您将就吃一点儿吧。

    Wǒ zhè lǐ zhī yǒu cūchádànfàn ,nín jiāngjiù chī yīdiǎnr ba

    All we can offer you is humble fare, and you have to eat some.

 

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